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St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo

Best Dana Point 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 1,909 students in Dana Point, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Dana Point, CA include St. Edward Parish School, Dana Montessori School, and St. Edward The Confessor Parish School.
40% of private preschools in Dana Point, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Dana Point 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dana Montessori School
Montessori School
34052 Violet Lantern St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 240-7271
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
St. Edward Parish School
(Catholic)
33926 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Gr: PK-8 | 811 students Tuition listed
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Gr: PK-8 | 905 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Dana Point Montessori School
Montessori School
33501 Del Obispo St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-4213
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
32920 Pacific Coast Hwy
Dana Point, CA 92629
(194) 924-0334
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Avg. class size: 24 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Dana Point, California

Dana Point, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
24292 Del Prado
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-1193
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
South Shores Christian Preschool (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
32712 Crown Valley Parkway
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-5032
Gr: NS | 120 students Avg. class size: 12 students

Overview

This Town (Dana Point)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,909 Students
363,163 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
105 Teachers
26,512 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
58%
Average Class Size
25 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,430
$15,631
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$5,553

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
301 Students
43,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
12,399 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
931 Students
112,259 Students
% White Students
49%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,000 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
639 Students
144,386 Students
% of Others Students
33%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Dana Point, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Dana Point, CA include St. Edward Parish School, Dana Montessori School, and St. Edward The Confessor Parish School.
How many private preschools are located in Dana Point?
5 private preschools are located in Dana Point.
How diverse are private preschools in Dana Point?
Dana Point private preschools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Dana Point?
40% of private preschools in Dana Point are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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